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Canadian researchers breaking new ground in aging brain health have been given a $1-million gift from the estate of Anne Tanenbaum. A news release from Toronto’s Baycrest says the money will establish the Anne Tanenbaum Kick Start Grants Program, allowing Baycrest’s … read more

A 105 year old former Russian opera singer will soon be moving into a Toronto long-term care home after a 10-year wait. Faina Mileikovskaia will be moving into a room at Baycrest’s Apotex Centre, a long-term care home 10 minutes from where she lives … read more

On this episode of the Zoomer Week in Review – Libby goes behind the scenes at Baycrest to learn about their new online dementia diagnostic test! Robbie Lane interviews the famous Canadian Singer/Songwriter Gordon Lightfoot. Libby visits Ellen Von Unwerth’s exhibition at … read more

Goldhawk Fights Back: Dr. Michael Gordon is Medical Program Director of Palliative Care at Baycrest. He talks to Dale about his new book, Late-Stage Dementia: Promoting Comfort, Compassion and Care.… read more

Goldhawk Fights Back: Nira Rittenberg is an occupational therapist and case worker at Baycrest. She describes her work with dementia caregivers and shares the latest information on the many challenges of caregiving.… read more

Goldhawk Fights Back: Dr. Eva Svoboda is a clinical neuropsychologist in the Memory-Link program at Baycrest. Dr. Svoboda teaches patients suffering from memory loss how to use smart phones to help them remember. She explains how it works.… read more

Libby is joined by acclaimed British historian Niall Ferguson to talk about why he thinks the dominance Western civilization is rapidly coming to an end, as well as his thoughts on the coming battle between generations. Do you know enough about what you have to do to keep your brain healthy as you age? Dr. William Reichman and Anthony Melman from Baycrest will give you some tips on staying sharp and talk about a partnership with ZoomerMedia. And Mary-Eileen Williams, a zoomer job counselor, will tell you why the holiday season is actually the perfect time to get out there and look for work!… read more

The New AM 740 presents “Faulty Towers The Dining Experience” in the “O’Keefe Lounge”at The Sony Centre on now til April 19.

Direct from London’s Royal Albert Hall and The Sydney Opera House this unique entertainment offering pays homage to “Fawlty Towers” the TV Series. With only a third of the show scripted anything can happen as diners in the “Faulty Towers” restaurant enjoy a hilarious time and a 3 course meal.

Neil Diamond, iconic Grammy Award®-winning Rock and Pop Singer/Songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, will visit Toronto on his highly anticipated NEIL DIAMOND TOUR 2015, on April 2nd, 2015 at the Air Canada Centre.

“Neil is one of the greatest live performers touring today and we are honored to be working with him on his 2015 world tour,” said Michael Rapino, president and chief executive officer, Live Nation Entertainment. “The depth and power of the Neil Diamond songbook, from his early hits, right through to his soon to be released Melody Road album, will be a treat for fans everywhere.”

The 2015 tour will feature songs from his newest studio album Melody Road, as well as many classic favourites.

Tickets go on sale beginning Oct. 20th at www.livenation.com and through the Live Nation mobile app. Tickets can also be purchased by phone at 1-855-985-5000 .